Summary - 2 MILL LANE DUNSTER MINEHEAD TA24 6SW
5 bed 5 bath Semi-Detached
Beautifully restored five‑bed period cottage with B&B history in picturesque Dunster.
Historic five-bedroom cottage in Dunster, within Exmoor National Park
Completely renovated in 2019: bespoke kitchen, utility and bathrooms
Five en-suite bathrooms, four reception rooms plus study — versatile layout
Pretty enclosed gardens, paved patios and stone outbuilding with power
Previously run as a successful bed-and-breakfast; furniture negotiable separately
No mobile signal and slow broadband — limited digital connectivity
Granite walls likely uninsulated; consider energy-efficiency work
Neighbour right of way for coal/logs across part of the garden
Millstream Cottage is a striking period home set in the heart of historic Dunster, within Exmoor National Park and just three miles from the sea. The house offers five bedrooms, five bathrooms and four reception rooms plus a study — generous accommodation arranged over two floors that suits a large family, a multi-generational household or continued use as a successful bed-and-breakfast. Thoughtful 2019 improvements include a bespoke kitchen, matching utility and a refurbished master bathroom. A renovated stone outbuilding with power and light complements the pretty, enclosed gardens and paved patios.
Characterful original features remain throughout: exposed beams and timbers, stone and Victorian fireplaces, window seats and period detail that give the house strong curb appeal and a warm, historic atmosphere. Practical updates include double glazing (timber frames) and mains gas central heating via boiler and radiators. The layout provides flexible living with clear separation between reception spaces and private bedroom suites, many with en-suites.
There are some trade-offs to note. Mobile signal is effectively absent and broadband speeds are slow — important for home-working or digital-dependent guests. The solid granite walls are assumed to have no cavity insulation, which may affect heating costs despite the gas central heating. The adjoining neighbour retains a historical right of way across part of the garden for coal and logs. The property sits in an area classified as ageing rural neighbourhoods with higher local deprivation measures, which may influence long-term resale dynamics.
Overall this is a beautifully presented, historically rich village home with proven B&B credentials and flexible use as a family residence. Buyers seeking character, space and a lifestyle close to village amenities, heritage attractions and Exmoor walking will find much to admire, while those prioritising full digital connectivity or top-tier energy efficiency should plan for targeted improvements.
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